Week 1 and 2 Vocab and Comprehension

Front

What does the word 'Destruction' mean?

Back

The condition of being wrecked.

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What is a 'Crisis'?

Back

A difficult or dangerous situation.

Front

What does 'Altered' mean?

Back

Changed.

Front

When and where did the largest recorded earthquake take place?

Back

1960 in Chile.

Front

What is the meaning of 'Severe'?

Back

Very great; intense.

Front

What does 'Unpredictable' mean?

Back

Not able to be predicted.

Front

What is a 'Hazard'?

Back

A potential source of harm or adverse effect.

Front

What does 'Substantial' mean?

Back

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Front

What is 'Earthquake'?

Back

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of the Earth's tectonic plates.

Front

What does 'Condition' refer to?

Back

The state of something at a specific time.